Blog Posts

I didn’t open The Bookmatters alone. We did.
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d willingly have another business partner, I would have laughed (maybe cried) and dramatically sworn on a stack of first editions that it would never happen. Been there, done that, got the emotional battle scars. But, well… here we are.
Because then there was Isa.
Since day one, she’s run The Bookmatters like she owned it. And now? She actually does.
Running a bookstore isn’t exactly a get-rich-quick scheme (shocking, I know), but somehow, this team—Isa, Bailey, Kenzie, and Jordan—turned our little shop into something thriving, magical, and completely ours.
So, yeah. The girl who once vowed she’d never have another business partner? Turns out, she was dead wrong. This was the easiest and best decision I’ve ever made.
Moral of the story? Never say never.

Spring is in the air, and so are freshly released books! March 2025 is bringing a fantastic lineup of new fiction and nonfiction titles to The Bookmatters ready to shake up your TBR pile. Whether you’re craving a heart-pounding thriller, a sweeping historical epic, or a thought-provoking memoir, this month’s releases have something for every kind of reader.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but we made every page count! From dark thrillers that kept us up at night to romantic fantasy escapes, the Bookmatters team had a wildly varied reading list—proving once again that no two book lovers read alike. Whether you’re looking for a gripping mystery, a thought-provoking literary novel, or a fantastical adventure, we’ve got plenty of recommendations to share.

If you're an avid book lover, you probably share some common habits that make reading such a magical part of your life. From visiting bookstores regularly and organizing your overflowing TBR pile, to collecting bookish merch and reading multiple books at once, being a book lover is a lifestyle. Whether it's quoting your favorite lines, re-reading beloved books, or obsessing over book sales, these habits unite book lovers in their passion for literature. Check out these 20 things every book lover does and see how many resonate with you!

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it certainly isn’t lacking when it comes to celebrating literature. With a treasure trove of literary holidays packed into just 28 (or 29!) days, February offers book lovers, writers, and educators plenty of reasons to revel in the written word.